The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ogun State Command, has arrested 210 suspects for offences ranging from vandalism to fraud and illegal mining in the last one and a half years.
The State Commandant, Mrs Remilekun Ekundayo, disclosed this during a familiarisation visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ogun Council in Abeokuta on Wednesday.
Ekundayo also stated that the command had recovered over N23 million in fraud-related cases for victims and resolved over 1,700 disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms during the period under review.
The state commandant stated that the command had continued to embark on intelligence-driven operations that had prevented several criminal activities, including the protection of pipelines, railway corridors, and power installations across the state.
She noted that the achievements underscored the command’s commitment and called for stronger collaboration with the media to enhance security and public awareness in the state.
Ekundayo explained that the visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation between the corps and the media, reiterating that journalists play a vital role beyond reporting by shaping public perception, influencing attitudes, and serving as a bridge between government institutions and the people.
“In matters of security, your role becomes even more strategic and impactful.
“NSCDC is statutorily empowered to protect critical national assets and infrastructure, prevent vandalism and economic sabotage, and support disaster management and emergency response,” she said.
In his remarks, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Wale Olanrewaju, assured the commandant of the council’s support and said the union would continue to partner through accurate and prompt reporting of security issues.
